ABOUT

Richard Weisman

Board Certified Entomologist

Board Certified Entomologist with 30+ years in the pest control industry encompassing insects, wildlife, birds, Africanized bees, bats, and mosquitos

Upon selling my company, Advanced Pest Control, in 2011; I acted as techincal expert in Integrated Pest Management protocols through evaluation and initiation of full compliance to standards at SW Region Commercial Branches of Orkin.

Evaluated current pest control solutions and consulted with branch and service managers to make corrections for solving various pest management problems for Client companies. I specialized in consulting for 3rd Party Audited Clients (AIB, SQF, BRC, FDA, etc.) and provided technical support and corrective action plans to Orkin’s commercial customers.

Initiated detailed inspections and recommendations for change to Local Branch, Regional Management, and Client Management.

Initiated immediate inspection and Critical Action Plan to National Restaurant Chain Client to solve rodent issue in kitchen and dining room. Followed up with Branch & Regional Management until rodents eliminated

Three year Research grant from Dr. Roger Gold, Texas A&M University, and DowAgroSciences evaluating effectiveness of 3 different Termite Baiting Systems.

Certified as Bird Specialist by Bird Barrier of America

Worked closely as a member of Fort Bend Africanized Bee Task Force created by Fort Bend County Ag Agency

Selected by Dow AgroSciences to be one of the first local companies in Houston to sell & service Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System.

Joint research project with Zoecon to evaluate Pharorid Ant Growth Regulator in Multi-family projects. Findings proved that that properly formulated and applied product produced 100% effectiveness lasting up to 4 years

PRESIDENT & CEO
Advanced Water Works, LLC.

Sprinkler repair and installation service begun in 1999.

Specialized in repairs, but also included large water conservation plans and installations for commercial companies such as HEB Grocery, Nordstroms in Houston and Austin, and drip irrigation for residential clients.